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BRIEFS
May 25, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • River Elbe dredging delays weaken Hamburg against rival ports
  • April boosts Savannah's volume up 7.1pc to 356,700 TEU
  • Morgan Stanley says NAFTA risks still lie in Mexican peso
  • Maersk hikes US-West African rate by US$50/TEU from June 5
  • Brisbane container trade in March flat on previous month
  • European Commission looks to block US sanctions on Iran
  • CWT Globelink opens in Saudi Arabia and Mauritius
  • Biofuels to become viable low-cost ship fuel, says study
  • Maritime Port Authority of S'pore warns smoke polluters
  • Marshall Islands Registry opens office in Busan
  • 'Changes in shipping to push oil to US$90/barrel by 2020'
  • Cargolux buys 747Fs to build flexible capacity in its fleet
  • Once written off as dead, 747s come back as freighters
  • Hactl again wins Air Cargo Handler of the Year award

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • At last - the much-awaited "cabotage relaxation" is here
  • Maersk welcomes relaxation of cabotage
  • MSC optimises Transpacific USWC network
  • Govt. increases import duty on wheat to 30 pc
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port celebrating 29th anniversary on a high
  • Connectivity & greater economic integration of the North East with ASEAN crucial for long-term progress: Vice-President
  • DHL launches innovative road transportation across India
  • Logistics all set to become the largest infrastructure jobs engine for India, says report
  • Commerce Minister releases strategy paper on computer software & electronics exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Starting 2018 with verve
  • Africa to tackle road safety crisis
  • Paris and London with new and renewed services
  • End of the road for Canadian short line railway
  • Better connections for Lancashire port
  • Aflas award for European port complex
  • Winds of change for DTC
  • Moscow SVO ready to welcome more Asian freight
  • 82 UWC cars replace 100 standard platforms
  • High throughput levels - on the brink
  • First parts warehouse for Volvo Car India
  • New CFO for Lytx
  • European aircraft builders conform to WTO ruling
  • Med-Montreal Express on the horizon
  • Safe transport for oversized heavy transformers
  • Cargo-partner cooperates with Chinese luxury brand

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Woman in Maritime: making their mark
  • ZIM falls victim to rising bunker fuel prices despite revenue surge
  • Spanish competition authority sets tough conditions on Trasmediterranea sale
  • Tallink goes for secondary Helsinki Stock Exchange listing
  • Crude tanker owners could see rates fillip as China splurges on US crude
  • FSL Trust gets USD18 million refinancing, issues USD7.25 million bond
  • North P&I chief warns on premium rate struggle
  • Japanese and Korean-built MR tankers maintain asset values
  • Increased transparency in ship recycling aims to raise standards

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Fear of missing out is driving supply chain technology revolution
  • It's no 'silver bullet', but blockchain can forge stronger supply chain links
  • The price is right for GSAs, but could they do better?
  • E-commerce boom brings operational challenges for bigger airlines
  • Union Pacific chief hails GE-Wabtec railroad deal
  • Truck drivers protest rising fuel prices in Brazil
  • David Harman appointed cargo manager, Switzerland, at Emirates SkyCargo
  • Eric Martin-Neuville to head global forwarding as Geodis revamps regional network

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Vard books order for stern trawler
  • Bomin rolls out Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel Oil
  • New Seastreak high-speed commuter ferry part of NY Harbor resurgence
  • Kings Point to have a new Superintendent
  • Massachusetts and Rhode Island offshore wind projects move forward
  • Crowley promotes Tim Bush to VP and deputy general counsel
  • Wärtsilä successfully tests enhanced navigation system
  • Autonomous box ship to get autonomous container handling solution
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding promotes Weldon to VP supply chain management
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo to equip world's first LNG fueled fishing vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • StealthGas sells three ships as asset prices firm up
    Nasdaq-listed owner slips into a first-quarter loss on higher bunker and ballasting costs
  • Chinese leasing encounters a slow start to 2018
    Executives from ICBC Leasing, Bocomm Leasing, CMB Leasing and AVIC Leasing are divided on whether they should be more engaged...
  • Zim follows the pack to first-quarter loss
    Updated: Irrational supply side is contrary to basic laws of economics, Zim says
  • HMM pulls out of transatlantic trades
    Weak market conditions lead to exit from North Atlantic services
  • Awilco bullish on second-half spot LNG shipping markets
    Oslo Axess-listed owner predicts more upside on rising seaborne trade requirement after returning to profitability
  • North P&I Club slips into the red
    Declines seen in premium income and combined ratio
  • Inmarsat's loss is a political win for the US
    The IMO's nod of approval to Iridium points to the larger considerations at play for maritime satellite communications
  • Inmarsat says IMO's maritime safety decision 'does not change landscape'
    Update: Iridium's focus is now on implementation phase following IMO's recognition as a satellite provider
  • Growing potential for US ban on Venezuela oil imports
    Venezuela's oil supply chain was already under strain earlier this month amid issues with ConocoPhillips, with severe loading delays at...
  • India to permit foreign container vessels for coastal operations
    India has eased its cabotage law to allow foreign-flagged container vessels to offer coastal services, a move considered a significant...
  • Euroseas hints at M&A as dry bulk listing gets SEC approval
    Euroseas and EuroDry could be attractive to other small or large private fleets looking for opportunities to grow and obtain...
  • Lloyd's List 2018 Americas Awards winners announced
    Maersk, Norton Rose Fulbright and International Seaways were among the winners and highly-commended companies celebrated for their outstanding contribution to...
  • Lloyd's List launches 2018 South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards
    Nominations for the Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards 2018 close on August 30 and winners will...
  • Viewpoint: Gradations of autonomy
    We need to be clear about what it is we mean by our definitions of autonomy, between the robots being...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • US shippers hitting capacity barriers on rail, road
  • Oakland Portal's goal is comprehensive view of cargo, terminal info, ships
  • US paper, forest products export outlook improves
  • All intermodal contracts booked up for Southern California 2018 peak
  • Vancouver changes designed to prevent congestion, drayage-related delays
  • Why shippers, not truckers, hold the key to US truck capacity

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Singapore Shipping sees better earnings
    Results for fourth quarter and full year improve amid higher revenue.
  • DSD's bus division props up revenue as shipping dips
  • NAT could sell one-third of its tankers if financing plan fails
    Realities of Hansson company's financial fix contrast with owner's optimism as clock ticks on recapitalisation
  • North looks to diversify as tonnage and profits rise
  • There's nothing for shipping to applaud in US reversal on Iran
    White House renewal of sanctions will only push Tehran into the embrace of Russia and China
  • Unprecedented run of big claims hits West of England profitability
    After a string of good years, annual surplus falls $2m, with $28m underwriting loss
  • China's Great Wall challenge is a winner
  • Bulk carrier resales swell fleet at China Minsheng
    Rapidly growing Beijing outfit is set to take delivery of six newbuilds that it has been keeping quiet about for a year
  • MSC chief says it has no need for more boxship or cruise tonnage
    Container carrier consolidation has failed to kick-start freight market, says Diego Aponte
  • HMM deploys new pair on South American trades
  • IRISL newbuilds delayed amid Trump sanctions
    Iran's national carrier could be severely affected by US measures amid rising tensions
  • Mercy Ships says 'merci'
  • First JMU LNG order nears its delivery
  • Novatek set to take control of Arctic LNG shipping
    New venture will cut costs and fuel Russia's domestic industries as it follows the 'Qatari model' for an LNG shipping company
  • PLN finds partners but struggles on Gorontalo
  • Cheniere talks direct to owners on period cover
  • Total chases FSRU to fuel power station in Myanmar
  • Imabari LNG carrier order 'cancelled' by partnership
    Newbuilding inked by Japanese interests against long-term business with Mitsui & Co will not be needed
  • North Sea PSV term rates rise 40% year on year
  • Suicide puts focus on increasing mental health issues for crews
    Flag-state accident report concludes death on a cruiseship was suicide as industry concern over seafarer isolation mounts
  • China scrap ban will not delay HKC ratification
  • North of England P&I club warns of 2020 charter disputes deluge
  • Academies' responses to sexual assault can teach shipping a lesson
    Our industry hasn't had its #MeToo moment yet, but data from US maritime colleges reinforces the fact that we must not let victims of sexual violence suffer in silence
  • Surging bunker prices help widen two-tier tanker market
    Eco vessels are coming into their own as rising fuel costs bite chunks from charterers' profits
  • Trafigura, Stena and Gotland among Wisby's major fleet partners
  • AET targets major jump in size of its dual-fuel fleet
    Malaysian tanker operator says LNG dual-fuelled ships are the way forward, although it wants charters to back them up
  • Dr Peters sells VLCCs to Pakistan
  • Wisby rises from humble origins to top Swedish tanker outfit
    Seafarer colleagues swapped from sea to shore with the help of two ski boot bags
  • Sporty Heidmar duo scale new heights for seafarers
  • Nova set to ink woodchip carrier order at Chengxi
    Singapore shipowner plans $264m project at China State Shipbuilding Corp yard
  • LT Ugland rebrands as MX Bulk Management
  • Cargill in talks with CDB FL for mini-cape newbuildings
    Commodity giant planning for more after first set ordered at Huangpu Wenchong
  • CSL returns to China for first bulker newbuilds in six years
  • StealthGas returns to red in first quarter
    The Harry Viafas-led owner posts loss in great part due to $3.8m impairment hit.
  • A day in the life: Zoe Anastassopoulou
    To earn her shore wings, Zoe Anastassopoulou needs to get her sea legs
  • Taking command: the Philippines' first female master
  • Female faces forge path for tomorrow's leaders
    Women in maritime speak of their experiences and have some advice for business leaders looking for an edge
  • Moody's negative on International Seaways
    Ratings agency says soft rates will likely continue in over-supplied markets.
  • Cobelfret set to exit handysize bulker sector
    Double sale would see the shipowner focus on larger dry cargo asset classes.
  • Zim plunges to wider first quarter loss
    Israeli line gets off to weaker start despite all-time high volumes.
  • Greek shipping brings in $10.71bn and more
    Union of Greek Shipowners says foreign exchange earnings do not show full contribution.
  • Greece expects Russian yard, shipping JVs
    Advisor to PM Tsipras says country ready to sign cooperation deals.
  • CoscoCS studies Brazilian yard opportunities
    Chinese state group exploring potential for "longer-term relations."
  • Faerder closes in on securing eight-vessel order at DSIC
    Norwegian executive set to close debut shipowning move with Chinese newbuilding contract.
  • Increase in charter rates spurs Greek box players into action
    Procopiou reactivates laid-up vessel, while Dioryx lines up benchmark sale in classic panamax boxships sector
  • Price of modern capesize bulkers on the rise
    Shortage of tonnage for sale and expectations of stronger market influencing values.
  • 275 more jobs to go at Philly Shipyard
    US shipbuilder notifies authorities of lay-offs starting in July.
  • Maersk Line boosts Canadian links
    Danish owner starts direct calls at Montreal and Halifax as demand grows.
  • Meadway: bulker death probe continuing
    Greek owner cooperating fully in Poland after two suspected cases of malaria.
  • Awilco LNG says rates to rise in second half
    Norwegian owner posts profit as spot market moves in its favour.
  • U-Ming profit rises on higher revenue
    Earnings up in first quarter for Taiwanese bulker owner.
  • FWN Rapide crew released by pirates
    Eleven seafarers end four weeks in captivity, as product tanker is targeted in same waters.
  • FWN Rapide crew reportedly released by pirates
    Eleven seafares end four weeks in captivity, as product tanker is targeted in same waters.
  • Eagle soars while DryShips dwells in cellar
    Webber's semi-annual governance "scorecard" once again details who's been naughty and nice.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Port of NY/NJ has record volume with import decline
    Cargo volumes at the Port of New York and New Jersey, the busiest cargo gateway on the U.S. East Coast and third largest in the country, co...
  • Crane sails from Germany to Ireland
    A fully assembled Liebherr mobile harbor crane has been delivered by sea to the Shannon Foynes Port Company. The LHM 420 traveled from Lie...
  • Neopanamax cranes land at Port of Wilmington
    North Carolina Ports announced that Neopanamax cranes have arrived at the Port of Wilmington. The cranes allow the Port of Wilmington, whi...
  • OmniTRAX Energy Solutions reopens Texas silos
    OmniTRAX Energy Solutions (OES) reopened three silos at its terminal in Cotulla, Texas, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to add 15...
  • Truckstop.com and Chainalytics team up
    Truckstop.com and Chainalytics have partnered to combine contract and spot rates from both their databases into a single product. Accordin...
  • BIS, State post final rules for Munitions List shift
    The Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the State Department on Thursday published complementary proposed rules t...
  • Commerce eyes auto imports after China cuts tariffs
    The Commerce Department on Wednesday started an investigation into the national security impacts of global automobile imports, one day afte...
  • MPC picks up three more feeder ships
    Fast-growing containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships has purchased three more feeder vessels for a total consideration of $33....
  • ATA: Truck tonnage rebounds in April
    Domestic truck tonnage rebounded in April after two months of sequential declines, according to the latest reading of the American Trucking...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Crude settles lower, but comfortable in current range
    The oil complex drifted lower Thursday in the wake of talk that OPEC and Russia could discuss the easing of output cuts at their upcoming June meeting
  • UK considers extending marine emissions control area
  • US willing to talk about Iran sanctions, unwilling to waive them: officials
    Iran has boosted its oil production by nearly 1 million b/d since the nuclear deal lifted Western sanctions in January 2016.
  • SEA\LNG expects number of LNG bunker barges to double by 2020
    "The bulk LNG infrastructure is largely built, what remains are the last mile, in which the industry is showing a growing appetite to invest," Keller said.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on surprise US crude stock build
    "Crude oil prices fell slightly as ongoing geopolitical risks were briefly upstaged by an unexpected gain in inventories in the US," analysts from ANZ Research said.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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